DENVER — The election is less than a week away, and ballots are being cast from all over the state, including some from Colorado county jails, where in-person voting is now required for at least one day. This follows the passing of SB24-072 earlier this year , which ensures an in-person voting service will be provided at county jails or detention centers.
“I was proud to sit in the State Capitol rotunda and in the chambers as this was being read on the state level, showcasing Denver as an example of how this works and why no matter where you live in Colorado and in any Colorado county, this should be law,” Denver Clerk and Recorder, Paul D. López, said.
Maggy Wolanske In-person voting was offered in 2020 at the Downtown Detention Center and the Denver County Jail, showcasing Denver officials’ determination and vision to provide this civic duty to incarcerated people.
“We have to ensure that folks have not only just a pathway out of being confined but that they return to a society, that one they can participate in, that they belong to, that they know they belong to, that they feel like they belong to and civic participation in something as simple as just voting starts that pathway,” López said.